Liverpool have confirmed that German midfielder Emre Can will leave the club for free once his £70,000-a-week contract comes to an end.

The German international had been rumoured to join Juventus at the end of the season despite us trying our level best to keep him at Anfield.

Can joined the club from Bayer Leverkusen in 2014 and really got into his groove after Jurgen Klopp took over from Brendan Rodgers. The German midfielder was an integral part of the team for the last two seasons but an injury saw him play fewer games in the second half of this season.

Can’s last game for us was in the Champions League final against Real Madrid as he came on as a substitute and his injury concerns also led him to miss out on the German squad for the World Cup in Russia.

A loss to Liverpool but we knew it was coming

While Can was a good player to have in the team, most of us knew that would leave this summer. It still is not clear where the German will end up playing next season but having him in the side would have been good as he is still only 24 and could grow into a better footballer in the years to come.

Fortunately, we have brought in two midfielders to add more strength to the side as Naby Keita and Fabinho should start for us next season.

Can always gave it his 100% on the pitch and no one could doubt his commitment to the club and hopefully, he will get better wherever he decides to move next season.

Bad news for Liverpool? Gary Neville claims Man City will have this advantage over the Reds during next two Premier League match days

Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville claims that Manchester City have an advantage over Liverpool in the next two rounds of the Premier League.

The Reds played before City in the last weekend and piled on the pressure after defeating Crystal Palace. City made light work of Huddersfield and will play before the Reds after the FA Cup and Carabao Cup games.

Neville was speaking to Sky Sports (h/t Express) and claimed playing first was preferable:

“[It makes] a big difference.

“It’s preferable.”

The Sky Sports pundit further claimed that during his playing days at United, the team felt playing first was an advantage. Getting the points first before their rivals was always preferred, according to Neville, and he believed City will put the pressure on Liverpool.

“Either go further in front or close the gap. There’s no doubt it’s a different type of pressure.

“City will absolutely want to be closing that gap to one point, and asking Liverpool have they got it in them to stand the pressure of playing the day after or two days after.”

Liverpool players celebrate a win

City play Newcastle away a day before we host Leicester City. Pep Guardiola’s men then host Arsenal a day prior to us travelling to West Ham United.

The Premier League champions can cut the lead to just one point before we face Leicester, and it will be important for us to respond in the perfect manner, irrespective of City’s result.

Looking good out there. Seems like the club have been doing a fantastic job with getting him back to fitness at the right pace (which is somehow still faster than expected). Probably help that Ox has such a great attitude and determination to get back on the pitch.

Van Dijk is one of the best defenders in the world and has helped the Reds to the top of the Premier League.

The Dutchman joined the Reds from Southampton last year and told Liverpoolfc.com about spoke about the King being open with Van Dijk:

“Kenny Dalglish gave me his mobile number in the very beginning and told me to ring him at any time.

“It is unbelievable when he sometimes sends me messages before games. That is what Liverpool is about.”

The defender added that on match-days he gets to meet many legends and learn more about the club’s history.

The Dutch defender has possibly been the best player for the Reds this season, and could reach legendary status, just like Kenny if he keeps doing the job at the back.

It isn’t just Van Dijk who has been great, the rest of the Liverpool back-four has been fantastic in most games. The Dutchman is an incredible presence at the back, and he seems to make players better if they play alongside him.

The Reds have one of the best defences in Europe, and should we keep things tight at the back, there is a chance of winning silverware under Jurgen Klopp.